The Ann Lacy School of American Dance and Entertainment was featured in a national dance publication.
Campus police identify suspect in attempted abduction
OCU Police Chief Jennifer Rodgers said campus police identified the non-student suspect in August because he was placed on a watchlist on other campuses.
Former OU faculty member hired as vice president for university advancement
Lynann Sterk-Brooks, former University of Oklahoma faculty, was chosen for the position in early July and began Aug. 6.
Student Activities Councilors announce Homecoming theme
The theme is “Once Upon a Star,” which gives students the opportunity to tell a story through fairy tales and fantasy.
Daughter of Clara Luper to visit campus for civil rights dialogue
The daughter of Clara Luper, Oklahoma City civil rights activist, will visit campus to honor the 60th anniversary of the sit-ins led by her mother.
Campus community welcomes largest freshman class in years
Students spent their first week participating in Stars Week orientation events, engaging in small groups and acquainting themselves with the campus.
Housing, residence life welcomes new staff members
Kreger said he was interested in the position at OCU because he was attracted to the small school environment and the close-knit community.
Deadline extended for police-taught self-defense class
The class will be on May 1 in the Henry J. Freede Wellness and Activity Center and is open to students only.
New class available to teach students how to run for office
The leadership and public administration classes will teach students either about running for public office or for a school board, depending on which track is taken.
Students, teachers reflect on experiences as teacher walkout ends
Students and faculty participated in the statewide teacher walkout that began April 2 and ended April 13.
Campus community benefitted from president’s political background, connections
Henry began his career at OCU in 1991 as faculty in the OCU School of Law, where he later served as dean and professor from 1991-94. He became the president in July 2010.
Students, faculty participate in teacher walkout
Students and faculty are participating in the state-wide teacher walkout that began Monday, April 2 and has lasted throughout the week. The purpose of the walkout is to demand higher raises for teachers and increase funding for schools.
Police organize self-defense class for students
The class will be at 7 p.m. May 1 in Henry J. Freede Wellness and Activity Center and will be open to students only.
Musicology curriculum changes, new classes offered to students
The two musicology seminars for the fall semester are American Music during the Depression and World War II, and Sound and Religion.
Students use online community, buy, sell items.
Students are using a Facebook group, “OCU Buy Sell Trade,” to sell clothes, furniture or objects they no longer use.
Campus Police increases security, encourages safety precautions
Police Chief Rodgers sent a campus-wide email March 19 to students regarding campus safety following the attempted abduction in Cokesbury Court Apartments on March 7. She advises students to use campus police escorts and avoid walking alone on campus.
Students receive phishing emails that offer jobs, allow hacking
Clicking links or replying to these emails can result in hacking, spamming or account blocking.
Fireworks go off near campus again, students frustrated
Students said they saw and heard fireworks outside the Cokesbury Court Apartment Complex about 8:30 p.m. March 3.
Hurts Donut to open near campus
The new location will be at 601 N.W. 23rd St and will officially open on March 21.
Students respond to gun violence with art
Haney organized a Facebook group called “Art Against Gun Violence” and encouraged students to submit paintings, plays, monologues, and other pieces of art for an on-campus event.
Student helps start composting program, looks for other locations
A composting initiative in the caf is lowering food waste and fertilizing a local garden, but they might need a new place to do it.
Ramp added to Cokesbury Court Clubhouse, officials discuss card reader access on gates
A ramp was added last week outside Cokesbury Clubhouse to make it more accessible.
Project 21 members prepare music for three new concerts
Officials plans to collaborate with other schools and universities for upcoming concerts.
Event to help prepare seniors for graduation
Gateway to Graduation will be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 14-15 in the campus bookstore in Tom and Brenda McDaniel University Center.
Flu deaths in Oklahoma increase, clinic offers vaccine
The country is experiencing one of the deadliest flu seasons in the last decade.
Student Philanthropy Committee to host events on campus
The Student Philanthropy Committee will host Sponsors Making a Change Week from Jan. 29 through Feb. 2.
